Stripping Preaching to its Bare Essentials
Simon Coupland
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paperback. Simon Coupland believes that a good sermon can bring the Bible to life, speak a powerful message to people's hearts and lives, and draw them to Christ. But many preachers, and their congregations, are aware that something is lacking. Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRCV2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 9. Weight in Grams: 163.
Bad sermon jokes have lost none of their edge, and preachers know most of them. Yet those churches where preaching flourishes often grow most strongly. Simon Coupland believes that a good sermon can bring the Bible to life, speak a powerful message to people's hearts and lives, and draw them to Christ. He tackles key topics, including the balance between inspiration and effort; structure; style; opening and closing; the use of narrative; and personal integrity. "The text is liberally sprinkled with examples of preaching, jokes, quotations and illustrations," he explains. "In a book to help us be more effective communicators, ... Read more
Bad sermon jokes have lost none of their edge, and preachers know most of them. Yet those churches where preaching flourishes often grow most strongly. Simon Coupland believes that a good sermon can bring the Bible to life, speak a powerful message to people's hearts and lives, and draw them to Christ. He tackles key topics, including the balance between inspiration and effort; structure; style; opening and closing; the use of narrative; and personal integrity. "The text is liberally sprinkled with examples of preaching, jokes, quotations and illustrations," he explains. "In a book to help us be more effective communicators, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Monarch Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781854247124
SKU
V9781854247124
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-38
About Simon Coupland
The Rev. Dr Simon Coupland studied modern languages before training for the ministry. He is the vicar of St Paul's Church, Kingston upon Thames, and author of several books including SPICING UP YOUR SPEAKING (Monarch).
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